Speaking before tonight’s game against the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center, coach Gregg Popovich called Ginobili “likely” for the game against the Nets. In fact, Popovich said Ginobili — who will miss his 22nd game since fracturing his shooting hand Jan. 2 in Minnesota — tried to bargain his way onto the floor in Philadelphia.
“I think it’s too early,” Popovich said about the prospect of Ginobili playing against the Sixers. “We’d like to get him into a 5-on-5 situation before he plays. I think we’ll be able to do that this week.
“Probably New Jersey is the first time he’ll be allowed to play, I think,” Popovich said. “I think it’s likely.”
Its going to be interesting to see what happens when he comes back. Neal, Green, Leonard and RJ have all been solid in Manu's absence and its going to interesting to see how Pops works Manu back into the rotation.